Ion Chef™ System
The Ion Chef™ System does the repetitive lab work without the need for complex robotics and confusing scripts.
Device Type
Automated Template Preparation and Chip Loading Device
Application Area
Molecular
Client
Thermo Fisher
Role of BIT
Product Development, Manufacturing, After-Sales Services
History
2009 - 2013
The Ion Chef™ System does the repetitive lab work without the need for complex robotics and confusing scripts. Paired with Ion Torrent™ next-generation sequencing platforms (Ion PGM™, Ion PGM™ Dx system—assay development mode, Ion Proton™, and Ion S5™ Systems), the Ion Chef System automates Ion AmpliSeq™ library preparation, template generation, and chip loading with push-button simplicity—enabling DNA to data in as little as 45 minutes of hands-on time.
| Test Type | Microbial Metagenomics Gene Expression Analysis Exome Sequencing Targeted Sequencing |
| Sample Types | DNA or RNA |
| Sample Volume | 10 ng |
| Assay Applications | Oncology, Inherited Diseases, Human Identification, Infectious Diseases, and Pharmacogenomics |
| Throughput | One Pooled Ion AmpliSeq Library For 8 Samples or Two Loaded Chips/Day |
| Walk Away Time | < 21 h |
| Time to First Result | Varies With Chip Type and Read Length Selected |
| Analysis Type | n/a |
| Sample Loading Capabilities | Automated Template Preparation and Chip Loading Device |
| Input & Output | Category 6 Ethernet Cable, or Indirectly Through a Local Area Network |
| Interface | Intuitive Touchscreen |
| Dimensions | 71 cm x 55 cm x 71 cm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 68.2 kg |
| Power | AC 100-240 V 50/60 Hz 1,350 W |
